Nuaire Drimaster Connection

[PC75]

Hi,

I'm just in the process of fitting a Drimaster 2000 unit with integrated heater, the figures quoted for this are:

Consumption - 1.6W min, 15.3W max with 1Amp fuse size.

Would I be right in thinking that this would be ok to take power via a fused spur from the lighting circuit?

Thanks

Paul

 

[viewer]

Those figures don't look right for an integrated heater; more likely just the fan/recovery system. Have you any information on the heater itself?

 

[PC75]

You are absolutely correct - the figures are actually:

Voltage: 240V 1ph 50Hz
Consumption: Normal running: 1.6W (min) 15.3W (max), up to
500W with heater at full load.
Fuse size: 3 Amp

The unit itself is a Drimaster Heat

http://www.condensationproducts.co....h=&page=&strOrder=&strOrderOrient=&intCatID=1

 

[plugwash]

Would I be right in thinking that this would be ok to take power via a fused spur from the lighting circuit?

It depends. 500W is a pretty big chunk of the 1380W that a standard 6A lighting circuit can supply. So before adding such a load you need to look at what else is on the circuit add up the loading and check that you have enough capacity left for your addition.

When calculating lighting circuit load it is generally reccomended to allow at least 100W for each convential point and 50W for each downlight on a lighting circuit even if the fittings you happen to have in place right now use less than this because it is likely over the life of a lighting circuit that fittings will be replaced

Also if this is going in a bathroom then remember that any new electrics in a bathroom need to be RCD protected.

 

[PC75]

Plugwash,

Thanks for the information, it sounds as though the light circuit is not a brilliant plan.

I'll get someone in to take it from the ring main. Going slightly off subject - is it a requirement for whoever carries this out to test the ring circuit post installation. The house has had 140 years of various modifications, hence getting someone in for the ring main - I have no idea who's done what in the past...

 

[viewer]

They should test the circuit before making any alterations. Not a problem for a professional spark and you can't lose whatever they find.

 

[PC75]

Thanks Viewer,

Always good to know what to expect for the money. Right, anyone want a small job in Norfolk...

 

[bernardgreen]

Always good to know what to expect for the money. Right, anyone want a small job in Norfolk...

 

[Taylortwocities]

anyone want a small job in Norfolk...

There's electricity in Norfolk?

Blimey!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Dampman was a lying, cheating thief?

Surely not.